Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,439
Total Quantity
110.9K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+288.1%
BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 1,439 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,078 to the NHS. This is 288.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,439 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,895 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,078 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +288.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,439 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +288.1% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.